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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. — Joel 2:28 (ESV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
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This Week’s Overview:
Sunday – To be effective in our priestly roles, we must allow the Holy Spirit to help us be gentle with one another during conflicts.
Monday – If we become emotionally distraught, it can affect our spiritual view. Look to Jesus for strength and not at our circumstances.
Tuesday – God is able to take all of our shattered lives and make them brand new. We must believe that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. Allow Him to break the cycles of our dark past.
Wednesday – Despite the troubles we’ve had, God is still good! Sing a song unto the Lord that will influence us and others what we believe about the goodness of God.
Thursday – God truly understands our hurts and struggles. Thank Him for being compassionate towards us and let us also be merciful to others that are hurting and lost.
Friday – Remember, God made us relational. Therefore, relying on religious works or practices can lead us to a dead end. As we show mercy and share the gospel with others, remember to be gentle but truthful in sharing with them that Jesus is the only way to the Father.
***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over the past half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course were the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), and the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). In that stream, faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
To this end each word and phrase in the ESV has been carefully weighed against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, to ensure the fullest accuracy and clarity and to avoid under-translating or overlooking any nuance of the original text. The words and phrases themselves grow out of the Tyndale-King James legacy, and most recently out of the RSV, with the 1971 RSV text providing the starting point for our work. Archaic language has been brought to current usage and significant corrections have been made in the translation of key texts. But throughout, our goal has been to retain the depth of meaning and enduring language that have made their indelible mark on the English-speaking world and have defined the life and doctrine of the church over the last four centuries.
The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. It seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see as directly as possible the structure and meaning of the original. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
Sunday, January 10, 2021 – Paper Crowns – 1 Corinthians 6:1-6
Our Daily Bread Topic: Conflict and Confrontation; Forgiving Others
Reflect & Pray
How does the Holy Spirit influence your words and actions when you experience conflict? How does this affect those around you?
Almighty God, thank You for the wonderful future I have with You. Help me to look to You when it’s hard to cooperate with others.
To learn more about the Spirit’s work in our lives, visit ChristianUniversity.org/ST410-12.
Our Daily Bread Topic: God’s love and care
Reflect & Pray
How can you “look up” today—beyond your circumstances—to see God? What would it look like to call upon Him for the help you really need?
Dear Father, thank You that You’re the Creator and Keeper—the One who made the heavens and the earth and watches over me. Help me to lift my eyes higher to see You and to put my trust in You.
Our Daily Bread Topic: Abuse; Spiritual transformation
Reflect & Pray
Where were you headed when you received Jesus as your Savior? How does it help to know that God continues to shape your life to increasingly resemble His?
Dear God, thank You for interrupting the downward trajectory of my life and making me a new creation! Make me ever more like You.
Our Daily Bread Topic: Worship
Reflect & Pray
What should you look for in a worship song? Is there a favorite song you can sing more often? Why?
Father, this song is my prayer to You. (Sing your favorite.)
Our Daily Bread Topic: Christ, Savior/Messiah; Love for others; Racism
Reflect & Pray
In what areas of your life do you need God’s compassion? How can you show His care and love to others?
O God, I thank You for understanding my struggles and comforting me with loving care. Remind me always to share Your compassion with others.
Learn to love like Jesus at DiscoverySeries.org/Q0208.
Reflect & Pray
Why is it vital to know that only Jesus can save us? Why are we prone to try to add to what it takes to be welcomed into His family?
Dear God, I want to trust You for eternity. Thank You for the salvation found in Jesus alone.
Read about the difference between relationship with Jesus and religion at DiscoverySeries.org/Q0215.
Saturday, January 16, 2021 – Mighty – 1 Samuel 17:32, 41-47
Our Daily Bread Topic: Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
When do you feel small and insignificant? How can you see God present with you and strengthening you despite insurmountable odds?
God, I feel tiny today. Left to myself, there’s no way forward. But I trust You to be with me and guide me. I’m trusting in Your strength.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
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“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia